Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a condition that affects hundreds of millions of Americans each year. Hyperlipidemia is an excess of fat-like substances in the bloodstream that include cholesterol and triglycerides. Hyperlipidemia is a condition that has no symptoms and can only be diagnosed through blood tests. Treatment is aimed at lowering LDL cholesterol, which is the bad cholesterol. Several drugs are used in treatment, including statins, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants. Overall the condition is treatable with the right lifestyle changes and an overall healthy diet. Hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia is an excess of fat-like substances in the bloodstream that include cholesterol and triglycerides. Fat-like substances are also called lipids which seem to create havoc in the arteries, and overall, in excess are not good for a patient's body because they are known to clog a person's arteries, leading to many other diseases and much worse conditions , including a heart attack. Lipoproteins such as LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) are fat-like complexes in the blood. Hyperlipidemia can be further divided into two subcategories, including hypercholesterolemia, which means a high level of cholesterol in the blood, and hypertriglyceridemia, which is a high level of triglycerides in the blood, which is the most common form of hyperlipidemia . Treatment of the condition is aimed at lowering bad cholesterol in the blood. DiagnosisThe overall diagnosis of the condition is based on the medical history and lifestyle of the patients before they can access the lipid profile of the patients. The doctor would like the patient to also be healthy and... middle of paper... diarrhea, stomach pain and skin rashes. Lopid is a very effective drug in the use of hyperlipidemia by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels at a reasonable price. Conclusion Hyperlipidemia is a common condition in men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 that affects the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. blood. It is also more prevalent in people with a family history of the condition. Hyperlipidemia can be diagnosed by blood tests to check for unhealthy lipid levels in the blood. Patients suffering from this condition can help themselves by following the recommended treatment or it will lead to more serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease and even heart attack and stroke. Hyperlipidemia is a treatable condition with lifestyle and dietary modifications used in conjunction with the lipid-lowering agents available on the market today.